Responsive Feeding Therapy: A Relationship-Based Approach to Paediatric Feeding Difficulties MELBOURNE - 10-11th September 2020 Responsive Feeding Therapy: A relationship-based approach Presenter - Carly Veness, Speech Pathologist MELBOURNE- Thurs 10th - Fri 11th September 2020 What is Responsive Feeding Therapy? Principles & frameworks Assessment of feeding challenges for treatment planning (our other Infant Feeding Foundations Workshop covers oral motor exams in-depth, the importance of oral motor exams briefly covered in this workshop) Impact of medical & gastrointestinal (GI) issues, working with the team Division of Responsibility & Feeding Dynamics in therapy & mealtimes The role of infant mental health in feeding therapy Understanding and working with feed aversions & food refusal Building comfort & confidence through the therapeutic relationship Oral sensory motor therapies for developing feeding skill Therapy strategies & considerations for special populations - GI/allergy, disability, tube feeding Join us to learn more about responsive feeding therapy. We will explore feeding therapy focused on developing a trusting feeding relationship, facilitating child curiosity, autonomy & skill development in feeding & supporting a child's inherent internal drive to eat. Through a responsive feeding framework, we will address a range of difficulties, including feed aversions & tube feeding. We will cover assessment, problem solving of complex cases & practical feeding therapy strategies. Carly runs Babble & Munch Speech Pathology, a private practice in Melbourne focused on infant & child feeding difficulties. Carly also holds a position in the Newborn Intensive & Special Care Unit at The Royal Women's Hospital & has a Graduate Diploma in Infant Mental Health. COST: $600 early-bird (by 30th June); $660 (from 1st July). PACKAGE DEAL: 1 day Infant Feeding Foundations (June 2020) & 2 day Responsive Feeding (Sept 2020) workshops for $895 total. DISCOUNTS: Student & team discounts available on enquiry. VENUE: Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne. REGISTRATION: babbleandmunch.com.au/training ENQUIRIES: [email protected] INCLUDES: All catering, workshop manual, handouts & assessment/treatment resources. LIMITED SPACES - REGISTER NOW! Open to allied health, medical, nursing & complementary health professionals Topics Covered: Early-bird discount extended